President Biden blocks sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel
Biden previously expressed opposition to the deal and said that U.S. Steel should remain an American-owned and American-operated firm.
New Year brings changes for San Francisco Flower Mart
It’s a new year and a new location for San Francisco's Flower Mart.
Trader Joe's opening three new California stores in 2025 - here's where
The chain’s first-ever store, launched in 1967, is in Pasadena, California.
Big Lots strikes deal to keep hundreds of US stores open
Big Lots has reached an agreement to keep hundreds of its stores open following its bankruptcy filing in September.
New California law will eliminate ATM overdraft fees
Assembly Bill 2017 aims to protect consumers from paying a fee when withdrawals are declined immediately.
These US retailers and restaurants fell to bankruptcies, closings in 2024
The Container Store and Party City join Macy's, Stop & Shop, Big Lots and a handful of national pharmacy chains that are rolling up the sidewalks as a divide rocks the retail world.
San Francisco hotel workers conclude 3-month strike
The last group of striking hotel workers in San Francisco are voting Tuesday to approve a tentative agreement for a new contract with Hilton, ending a strike that has lasted three months.
These retailers are closing stores in 2025
Major retailers are shutting down stores nationwide next year as the companies try to adjust their business operations and slash costs amid changes in the industry.
Starbucks workers expand strike, closing nearly 60 stores in several US cities
Starbucks workers have expanded their strike to more cities and closed 59 stores across the U.S. as of Monday, the union said amid stalled negotiations.
Nordstrom to be acquired by Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion
Century-old department store Nordstrom has agreed to be acquired and taken private by Nordstrom family members and a Mexican retail group for $6.25 billion, the company said Monday.
The Container Store files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Container Store has filed for bankruptcy amid a weaker housing market and a growing availability of cheaper alternatives.
Last minute holiday shoppers look for deals in-store and online
There are just two shopping days left before Christmas and millions of people across the country are expected to shop in-store and online, looking for last-minute sales and deals.
Nissan, Honda announce merger plans, which would create world's No. 3 automaker
Nissan and Honda agreed to consider a merger and set up a joint holding company, which would create the world's third-largest automaker.
Beloved donut shop in Castro Valley closes after nearly 40 years
A beloved, family-run business called Rudy's Donut House in the East Bay closed for good Sunday after nearly 40 years at its location on Castro Valley Boulevard.
Criminals use cars to ram into, burglarize multiple Oakland businesses
Multiple Oakland businesses were burglarized over the weekend. In many instances, criminals used cars to ram into buildings in order to steal things like ATMs.
Party is over for 'Party City' which is reportedly going out of business
The party is over at Party City, according to CNN, which reported on Friday that the party supplies retailer plans to shutter its more than 700 stores nationwide at the end of February. More than a dozen of the company's stores are located in the Bay Area.
Amazon strike: Will it affect delivery of your packages?
Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities.
Party City closing after 40 years in business
Party City CEO Barry Litman said it was 'necessary to commence a wind down process immediately.'
McDonald’s McRib becomes crime fighting tool for Delaware County officer; find out how
Find out how a Delaware County officer used a McDonald's McRib sandwich to fight crime and subdue a tense situation.
Two realities in SF: Ghost malls and bustling shopping centers
Crocker Galleria on Post Street in downtown San Francisco is all decked out for the holidays. But there are few shoppers, if anyone, in sight at the long-vacant mall. Stonestown Galleria, by contrast, was busy with shoppers, particularly in the parking lot and at its many eateries.